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Chawton Cottage ~ Discover Jane Austen

June 15, 2016 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Chawton Cottage ~ Discover Jane Austen

Chawton Cottage ~ Discover Jane Austen During our recent trip to London, we had the opportunity to visit Jane Austen's home Chawton Cottage. It was an unexpected thrill. My husband Tom, was a good sport and went along without complaint. We spent the day with new friends who live in Southampton. I'm a huge Jane Austen fan, but didn't realize … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture ~ Chic, England, Post, Travel By Design Tagged With: antiques, Bedroom, Chawton Cottage, Dining Room, England, European travel, House Museum, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Jane Austen, Southampton, Vacationing in England, vintage

DIY Hot Rod Headboard

March 20, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

DIY Hot Rod Headboard

You know the old saying "opposites attract"? My husband Tom and I aren't complete opposites, just in certain areas. He loves old cars, working on them and driving them, I love anything French, traveling and flea markets. More often than not, we meet in the middle. He went to a couple of French flea markets with me last year and I'll spend a whole … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bedside Manner, France, Furniture~Chic, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Slider Posts, Upcycle~Chic, Vintage Chic Tagged With: antiques, bedding, Bedroom, Bedroom design, Car Grille, DIY, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Furniture~Chic, Headboard, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, vintage

Interior Design Trends for Spring

March 19, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

The two questions I get asked the most as an interior designer are what are the latest trends and what are the hottest colors. I'm always happy to answer the questions, but tell people that it doesn't matter what's "in" unless it reflects your personally and lifestyle. You have to love it to add it to your home. Goodwill SEW asked me the same … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazing Goodwill, Color Chic, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Room Service~Design Tips, Rooms We Live In Tagged With: Bedroom, Bedroom design, Color Chic, Color Trends for 2015, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Goodwill SEW, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Spring Design Trends

DIY Drapery Rods From the Hardware Store!

March 17, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

I love to design and create something unique and unusual for my clients and my own home. That means thinking creatively and looking at found or even new objects with a new eye. The possibilities are endless when you tap into the right side of your brain. I also love shopping in unexpected places. You never know what ideas will pop in your head … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bedside Manner, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Re~Style ~Chic Tagged With: bedding, Bedroom, Bedroom design, Color Chic, Contemporay Design, Curtains, Drapery, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips

50 Shades of Pink (or How to Make a Table from Lamp Shades)

April 16, 2014 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

50 Shades of Pink (or How to Make a Table from Lamp Shades)

I love furniture, especially hand-made furniture and one-of-a-kind pieces. On a recent shopping trip to Goodwill, I found a couple of over-sized lamp shades and immediately knew what to do with them. I bought two bell shaped shades. One is a little taller than the other and one is wider at the bottom. Both have the same diameter at the top so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Bedside Manner, Furniture~Chic, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Upcycle~Chic Tagged With: Bathroom design, Bedroom, Color Chic, DIY, DIY Tables, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Furniture~Chic, Goodwill SEW, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Tables

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